Hebraic
Musing – What Are We Thinking About?
or Should we
be thinking about the “Day of the LORD” instead?
It is so easy and
natural to focus on today’s problems, and we are facing many serious issues
& crises!
When we focus on
the series of disasters in today’s world, it is not at all easy to keep things
in perspective. Are we being gaslighted
by these events dominating the news and dominating our media broadcasts and taking
priority in the minds of Americans? What
are Americans (and Christians) focusing on?
High inflations;
Dwindling retirement portfolios; Energy crisis; Violent crime wave; Surge in
Fentanyl deaths; Supply chain disruptions; Illegal migrants crashing our
borders; Mentally ill people walking the streets; Embracing CRT; WOKE Military;
Left-wing classroom indoctrination; High rates of anxiety, depression &
suicide among youth; Distrust of the media; Parental rights under fire;
Children encouraged to question sex; Emboldened & aggressive China &
Russia – To name just a few current
problems & crises.
And we cannot seem
to get these depressing issues out of our minds. How important are these daily concerns?
What will happen
at the second coming of Jesus? Might
that event be much more important than all the current issues that occupy our
mind and attention? What does God
promise us in the His Word, the Bible, about Jesus’ return? The Bible has at least 80 references to The
Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Might
this be the event we should be focused on?
And if we love our neighbor, shouldn’t we also be preparing them for
that day?
Here’s just a
sample of 12 Biblical references to an event we should be looking forward
to:*
1. Hebrews 9:28 - So Christ, having been offered once
to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal
with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.
2. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 - For the Lord himself will descend
from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the
sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we
who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds
to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the
Lord.
3. Revelation 1:7 - Behold, he
is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who
pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so.
Amen.
4. John 14:3 - And
if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will
take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.
5. John 14:1-3 - Let
not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's
house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go
to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am
you may be also.
6. Titus 2:13 - Waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of
the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
7. Acts 1:11 - And said, “Men of
Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up
from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go
into heaven.”
8. John 6:39-40 - And
this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he
has given me, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of my
Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have
eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”
9. Colossians 3:4 - When Christ who
is your life appears, then you also will appear with him
in glory.
10. Acts 17:31 - Because he has
fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he
has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him
from the dead.”
11. James 5:7 - Be patient,
therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the
farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until
it receives the early and the late rains.
12. Rev. 22:20 - He who testifies
to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord
Jesus!
We just celebrated
His first coming; let’s look to His next coming!
Points to ponder
If
the Bible contains a theme 80+ times, should we take notice? (12 above + 68
below)
If
we endure today, what do we have to look forward to?
♫ What a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see.
And I look upon his face, who saved me by his grace... ♫
Yosef
a.k.a. Joe Brusherd November
29, 2022
Author: “Hebraic Insights – Messages
exploring the Hebrew roots of our faith”
“Biblical Marriage” Weekly “Hebraic Musings” InsightsByYosef.blogspot.com
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All Bible references are from the ESV
And here are 68 more references (with 12
above for 80 total)
1.
2 Peter 3:10
- But the day of the Lord will come
like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly
bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are
done on it will be exposed.
2.
Matthew 24:36
- “But concerning that day and hour no one
knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.
3.
Matthew 24:44
- Therefore you also must be ready, for the
Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
4.
Luke 21:34-36
- “But watch yourselves lest your hearts be
weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that
day come upon you suddenly like a trap. For it will come upon all who dwell on
the face of the whole earth. But stay awake at all times, praying that
you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place,
and to stand before the Son of Man.”
5.
Revelation 22:12 - “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my
recompense with me, to repay everyone for what he has done.
6.
Matthew 16:27
- For the Son of Man is going to come with
his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person
according to what he has done.
7.
Matthew 24:27
- For as the lightning comes from the east
and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
8.
Matthew 24:42-44 - Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know
on what day your Lord is coming. But know this, that if the master of the house
had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed
awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must
be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
9.
Matthew 24:42
- Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know
on what day your Lord is coming.
10.
1 Thessalonians 5:2 - For you yourselves are fully aware that
the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
11.
1 John 2:28
- And now, little children, abide in him, so
that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at
his coming.
12.
Revelation 20:11-15 - Then I saw a great white throne and him
who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place
was found for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the
throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book
of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according
to what they had done. And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and
Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of
them, according to what they had done. Then Death and Hades were thrown into
the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyone's
name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of
fire.
13.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - But we do not want you to be uninformed,
brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who
have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so,
through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. For this
we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left
until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep.
For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command,
with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And
the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will
be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and
so we will always be with the Lord.
14.
Acts 1:10-11
- And while they
were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white
robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This
Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you
saw him go into heaven.”
15.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of
peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and
body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
16.
Matthew
25:1-13 “Then the kingdom
of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet
the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the
foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took
flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, they all
became drowsy and slept. ...
17. Matthew 24:1-51 Jesus left the temple and was going
away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple.
But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you,
there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown
down.” As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately,
saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your
coming and of the close of the age?” And Jesus answered them, “See that no one
leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and
they will lead many astray. ...
18. Revelation 16:15 (“Behold, I am coming like a thief!
Blessed is the one who stays awake, keeping his garments on, that he may not go
about naked and be seen exposed!”)
19. Revelation 3:11 I am coming soon. Hold fast what you
have, so that no one may seize your crown.
20. Matthew 24:30 Then will appear in heaven the sign
of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they
will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great
glory.
21. Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven,
and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
22. Matthew 26:64 Jesus said to him, “You have said
so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right
hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
23. 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, preparing your minds for
action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be
brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
24. 1 Corinthians 1:7 So that you are not lacking in any
spiritual gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
25. 2 Thessalonians 2:8 And then the lawless one will be
revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will kill with the breath of his mouth and bring
to nothing by the appearance of his coming.
26. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore do not pronounce judgment
before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now
hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one
will receive his commendation from God.
27. Matthew 24:30-31 Then will appear in heaven the sign of
the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will
see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather
his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
28. John 5:28-29 Do not marvel at this, for an hour is
coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out, those
who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to
the resurrection of judgment.
29. Jude 1:14-15 It was also about these that Enoch,
the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, “Behold, the Lord comes with ten
thousands of his holy ones, to execute judgment on all and to convict all the
ungodly of all their deeds of ungodliness that they have committed in such an
ungodly way, and of all the harsh things that ungodly sinners have spoken
against him.”
30. Mark 8:38 For whoever is ashamed of me and of my
words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also
be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”
31. 1 Thessalonians 3:13 So that he may establish your hearts
blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord
Jesus with all his saints.
32. 1 John 3:2-3 Beloved, we are God's children now,
and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we
shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus
hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.
33. Luke 9:26 For whoever is ashamed of me and of my
words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the
glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
34. Matthew 25:13 Watch therefore, for you know neither
the day nor the hour.
35. Mark 14:62 And Jesus said, “I am, and you will
see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the
clouds of heaven.”
36. Matthew 25:31 “When the Son of Man comes in his
glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.
37. Acts 1:9-11 And when he had said these things, as
they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their
sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood
by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking
into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in
the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”
38. Luke 12:40 You also must be ready, for the Son of
Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
39. Revelation 1:1-20 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which
God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He
made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the
word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw.
Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are
those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. John
to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is
and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his
throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead,
and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our
sins by his blood ...
40. 1 Corinthians 11:26 For as often as you eat this bread and
drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.
41. Revelation 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says
the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
42. 2 Timothy 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the
crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me
on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.
43. 1 Peter 5:4 And when the chief Shepherd appears,
you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
44. Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God,
waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.
45. 1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice insofar as you share
Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is
revealed.
46. 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is at hand;
therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.
47. Revelation 19:11-21 Then I saw heaven opened, and behold,
a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in
righteousness he judges and makes war. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and
on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but
himself. He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is
called is The Word of God. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen,
white and pure, were following him on white horses. From his mouth comes a
sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a
rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the
Almighty. ...
48. Luke 18:8 I tell you, he will give justice to
them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on
earth?”
49. Matthew 25:31-46 “When the Son of Man comes in his
glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.
Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one
from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will
place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say
to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the
kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and
you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you
welcomed me, ...
50. James 5:7-9 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until
the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the
earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains.
You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at
hand. Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be
judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door.
51. Revelation 19:11-16 Then I saw heaven opened, and behold,
a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in
righteousness he judges and makes war. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and
on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but
himself. He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is
called is The Word of God. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen,
white and pure, were following him on white horses. From his mouth comes a
sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a
rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the
Almighty. .
52. Hebrews 10:24-25 And
let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not
neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one
another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
53. Matthew 24:37-39 - For
as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in
those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving
in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they were unaware
until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son
of Man.
54. Hebrews 10:37 - For,
“Yet a little while, and the coming one will come and will not delay;
55. Luke 21:27 - And then they will see the
Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
56. Matthew 25:31-32 - “When the Son of Man comes
in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious
throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate
people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.
57. Mark 9:1 - And he said to them, “Truly,
I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they
see the kingdom of God after it has come with power.”
58. 1 John 3:2 - Beloved, we are God's
children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when
he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.
59. 1 Timothy 6:13-16 - I charge you in the presence
of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony
before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, to keep the commandment
unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
which he will display at the proper time—he who is the blessed and only
Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, who
dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be
honor and eternal dominion. Amen.
60. 1 Peter 2:12 - Keep your conduct among the
Gentiles honorable, so that when they spak against you as evildoers, they may
see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.
61. 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 - / 66 For
what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his
coming? Is it not you? For you are our glory and joy.
62. Philippians 1:10 - So that you may approve what
is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
63. Revelation 16:17-21 - The seventh angel poured out
his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple, from the
throne, saying, “It is done!” And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings,
peals of thunder, and a great earthquake such as there had never been since man
was on the earth, so great was that earthquake. The great city was split into
three parts, and the cities of the nations fell, and God remembered Babylon the
great, to make her drain the cup of the wine of the fury of his wrath. And
every island fled away, and no mountains were to be found. And great
hailstones, about one hundred pounds each, fell from heaven on people; and they
cursed God for the plague of the hail, because the plague was so severe.
64. Revelation 1:7-8 - Behold, he is coming
with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced
him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen. “I
am te Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is
to come, the Almighty.”
65. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2 - Now concerning the
coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together
to him, we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or
alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from
us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come.
66. Revelation 13:1-18 - And I saw a beast rising out
of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and
blasphemous names on its heads. And the beast that I saw was like a leopard;
its feet were like a bear's, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. And to it
the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority. One of its heads
seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was healed, and the whole
earth marveled as they followed the beast. And they worshiped the dragon, for
he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying,
“Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?” And the beast was given
a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise
authority for forty-two months. ...
67. Revelation 4:1-2 - After this I looked, and
behold, a door standing open in heaven! And the first voice, which I had heard
speaking to me like a trumpet, said, “Come up here, and I will show you what
must take place after this.” At once I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne
stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne.
When we did tours of
the Holy Land, especially around Jerusalem, the guide would point out many
historical sites and also told us which group or church had selected each
particular site as where they
believed the event(s) took place.